“Behind Our Science” takes an exciting step forward with its first live-recorded episode, diving deep into an issue that has impacted us all during these trying times: mental health.
Going Live: A New Experience Episode 4 brings a sense of immediacy and interaction, thanks to its live recording format. The raw, unfiltered dialogues offer a genuine look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected different sectors of the scientific community.
A Multi-Faceted Discussion The episode showcases an extensive line-up of interviewees, each providing their unique viewpoint on the pandemic’s impact on mental well-being:
- ASIP’s Perspective: Dr. William B Coleman from ASIP unpacks how organizations have had to pivot to accommodate new norms, and what this means for the well-being of their constituents.
- Faculty Viewpoint: Kari Nejak-Bowen and Cecilia Yates discuss the unique stressors faced by faculty members, from abrupt transitions to remote teaching to balancing research and personal life amidst uncertainties.
- Trainee Experience: Trainees Alex Sougiannis and Emmanuella Nnuji-John share the hurdles and anxieties that have come with disrupted studies and the uncertainty that looms large over academic progression.
Mental Health: A Special Focus In a poignant segment, Dr. Ruchama (Roo) Steinberg offers her expertise on managing mental health during a crisis. The tips and coping strategies she shares are not just academic but are born out of the collective experience of enduring a global pandemic.
Join Us for a Candid Conversation This episode is not merely a conversation; it is a call to action for better awareness and proactive strategies for mental health in academia and beyond. As we bid adieu to the COVID blues, Episode 4 sets the stage for a collective commitment to mental health awareness.
Watch the episode here.